Yaquina Head Light

Yaquina Head Light

Infobox Lighthouse


caption = Yaquina Head Lighthouse
location = Newport, Oregon
coordinates = coord|44|40|36.4|N|124|04|45.9|W|region:US_type:landmark
yearlit = 1873
automated = 1966
yeardeactivated = Active
foundation = Brick on basalt rock
construction = Brick
shape = Conical
height = 93 feet (28.3464 meters)
lens = First order Fresnel lens
range = 18.5 nm
characteristic = 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off, 2 seconds on, 14 seconds offThe Yaquina Head Light, also known early in its existence as the Cape Foulweather Lighthouse, is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States. It is located in Lincoln County, near the mouth of the Yaquina River near Newport at Yaquina Head. Built from 1871 to 1873, it was automated in 1966 and is currently an active aid to navigation.

It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 as reference number #73002340.

Quick facts

*Tallest lighthouse in Oregon. The tower is 93 feet (28.3 meters) tall.
*Still using the original Fresnel lens.

Trivia

The lighthouse was used as the setting for the "Moesko Island Lighthouse" in the 2002 film "The Ring". It also appeared in the following films: "Hysterical" (1983) and Nancy Drew: Pirates Cove / Movie (1977).

ee also

*List of lighthouses on the Oregon Coast

External links

* [http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/yaqhead.htm Yaquina Head summary site]

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